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Withlacoochee

Submitted by mag on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 16:06

The Withlacoochee is a beautiful, shaded 46-mile trail with many opportunities for camping, dining and recreation.

One of the best things about the Withlacoochee is the abundance of good places to camp, and the proximity to the rivers and mountain bike trails of the Withlacoochee State Forest (declared as one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund).Every year the Swamp Club sponsors the Croom Trail Ride in early February. This is a great event because of the camping at Silver Lake State Recreation Area which is right on the Withlacoochee State Trail. Silver Lake offers tent and RV camping, fishing and canoeing, as well as miles of mountain bike trials and access to the Withlacoochee State Trail.

This year the Croom 35/50 Trail Ride starts with a night ride on Feb 3, and continues on February 4-5. This is a great chance for railtrail riders like us to get together with Mountain bike riders and share adventures and comradery even if we don't enjoy the same kinds of trails.

Croom 35 / 50 Mile Challenge

Sat, Feb 4, 2012 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Withlacoochee State Forest

26416 Croom Rd Brooksville, FL 34601

Croom 35/50 mile event set for Saturday February 4, 2012

If you are registered for this event make sure you check in at registration before and after your ride.

Look for Parking directions from volunteers near the Fire Tower parking area.

This year will be a self-start window of, weather permitting, 8:00 am until 9:00 am

Please communicate on the trails before passing and allow faster riders to pass through.